New Moon

Jupiter has entered Aries marking the start of the luckiest year in twelve. New opportunities surround you. All you need to do is reach out and go for them. There will be some need for caution and discrimination but you should be able to benefit from the rapid changes in the world. Your energy level will be good this month but you will be inclined to waste money.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be an easy going one for Aries. Take the initiative! The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be a positive one. Your energy level will be high and your instincts sharp.

Special Focus:

If you were born between Mar. 21 and 28 then you will be ready to start on some new adventure or enterprise. Someone will oppose you and try to block your way but good fortune will work in your favour. If what you are doing is good and right then the doorway to future success will likely open. This is not the time to be passive or laid back. Make your move!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

The first three weeks of February will be quite stressful for most Taureans. It will take extra effort to get things done, so stay well rested and give yourself extra time. The good news is that financial reward and emotional support will come easily. A little restraint on your part will go a long way. Strive to be elegant rather than aggressive.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a stressful one. Competition will be high. Any misuse of force or expression of anger will escalate the situation. Stay calm! The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be stressful. Avoid making comments about the actions of others.

Special Focus:

If you were born between May 17 and 21 you will likely be frustrated, let down and overdramatic this month. The harder you push, the harder you will fall. Avoid loud and aggressive people. This will be a good month to stay sober.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

Smooth sailing and happy trails will accompany Geminis this month. New opportunities will arise through personal expression. Talk to people. Ask questions. Get out there and take the initiative while the going is good. This is a month filled with smooth moves. Laugh and the world will laugh with you.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a positive one. Good energy and good cheer will prevail. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be positive. Go with the flow.

Special Focus:

Those of you born between June 19 and 21 will likely run into sudden and unexpected letdowns. Rule of thumb: Don’t throw good money after bad. The sooner you let go of what doesn’t belong, the sooner you will be smiling again.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

This month you will probably suffer from the winter blahs. You will not feel satisfied with your circumstances and will be inclined to over indulge and over spend to compensate for boredom. It would be a good idea for you to make the extra effort and get out of the house. If you just sit back and hide away, you will put on extra weight.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a relatively uneventful one for you, just don’t speculate. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be uneventful. Those who talk the loudest usually know the least.

Special Focus:

Those Cancers born in June will be quick to cast blame, but would be wiser to keep active and silent. Misunderstandings are likely to escalate. Make an effort to minimize them. Your discontent is not so much other people’s fault but rather due to your own bad habits and questionable attachments.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

You will be impatient and cranky this month. Little things will get on your nerves. At every turn it there will be someone driving slow in front of you. If you force issues, they will backfire on you. If you speed ahead you will probably get a ticket. Your timing will be off. Don’t force issues. Try to back off and recharge. Get a good night’s sleep. The minute anger arises, you will have already lost!

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a very stressful one. Tempers are likely to flare. Don’t contend! The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will bring mixed feelings to the surface. Your intuitions will be high but your patience and your timing will be low. This will not be a good time to take the lead.

Special Focus:

Those Leos born between July 23 and 31 will be the exception to the rule this month. You will have Lady Luck smiling at you. This is not about gambling, but it is about reaching out successfully to take advantage of sudden new opportunities. Make someone else look special and there will be long term benefits.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

You will be appreciated for listening to others more than for explaining or talking. When you notice someone is in difficulty, a little effort to improve their situation will reap rewards. Complete what you have to complete. You will gain more by charm than by force this month. It will be easier to collect than to put out!

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be an insignificant one. Do not reinforce worries. Let them go! The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be an uneventful one. There is no need to cause waves. A smile will work wonders.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between August 23 and 31, it would be a good idea for you to accomplish things in the first three weeks of the month. Get what you can done as quickly as you can. In the last week of the month you will run into interference and adversity. In the last week you will be prone to accidents and parking tickets!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

It will be easier for Librans to put out energy this month than it will be to collect or receive. This will not be a good time to count points or complain, If something is bothering you, put it on the back burner and get out and enjoy the company of your friends. New commitments will blossom and grow, but the old ones will hold you back.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a positive one for Libras. Your energy level will be good and communications are highlighted. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be a positive one. Don’t get pulled into the petty arguments of others or show favoritism. Accentuate the positive.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Sept. 23 and 30, then you will be inclined to exaggerate and over react this month. This will lead to misunderstandings and confrontations. Try to keep the peace and don’t tell others about what they should do. Put what you preach into action. Avoid loud and aggressive people.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Others will think that you are looking for an argument this month. If you buy into this, you will lose a lot of momentum and waste a lot of time. Keep your thoughts to yourself. Do not express sarcasm or you will make matters worse. You can expect mechanical problems, so give yourself extra time to get places and don’t speed.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be will be a very stressful one. One step forward, three back! Don’t cast blame. Keep well rested. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be a stressful one. Arrogant dragon will have cause to repent. Back off and leave it alone!

Special Focus:

Those Scorpios born in November will be the most stressed or irritable. You are inclined to get worked up over something that does not deserve any attention. Do not act out of jealousy. Do not try to possess others. Get out of the house. Be physical and burn off the negative energy. The tide will turn in your favour in the last week of February.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

The first three weeks of the month you will be on a roll, but the last week you will not be! Do what you have to do early in the month while the going is good. In the last half of the month you will need to tone down a notch. You will probably become stressed out over trying to do too much and saying things you shouldn’t. Keep your opinions to yourself.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be a positive one for Sagittarians. This is a good time for you to take the initiative. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be positive for you. Trust your instincts.

Special Focus:

Those Sagittarians born between November 22 and 30 will suffer from foot-in-mouth disease in the last week of February. You are being challenged to keep your temper and to cut back on time demands. Pride goes before a fall. Chill out and keep well rested. Be careful driving as this is also an accident prone time.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

This is a month when there will be some pressure due to time demands and responsibilities. You will get depressed if you avoid them. The best solution will be to just get them done and dealt with. This is dealable. There are no other big disruptions. Venus will be travelling through Capricorn and it will bring appreciation and rewards for your efforts. Charm is accentuated. More will be accomplished by a smile than a frown!

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be an uneventful one for you. Just maintain control. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will also be one of relative insignificance. Just do what you have to do and don’t make a big deal out of it.

Special Focus:

If your birthday falls between Dec. 28 and 30 then these are days of confrontation. You are supposed to maintain control and stand up for what is true. Don’t sell out. Do what you have to do and let the chips fall where they may. Be the hammer and not the nail! A little bit of courtesy will work wonders for you.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

The Force will continue with Aquarians for the better part of the month. If there is something that you want to do, now is the time to do it. This is not the time to be laid back and inert. The traffic lights are green in front of you. Go for it! If you are hoping to connect with someone, don’t wait. Your adrenaline and energy will be high. How much will you get done?

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be the most significant lunation of the year for you. This is a breakthrough time. Trust your instincts. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. Keep active and don’t follow blind instincts. Drive carefully.

Special Focus:

Aquarians born in February will be the most aggressive and outward going. Mars is going through Aquarius. This is the peak of a two year energy level. Make the most of it. Don’t lookout of the back of the boat. Look ahead!

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

Jupiter has moved on into Aries and is no longer in your sign. This means that your sense of adventure will calm down a little. Your energy level is still good and getting better but there will not be the same sense of new opportunities. You will see where you are going to and just need to follow through on what has already been started.

The New Moon of Feb. 2nd will be an uneventful one. Just go with the flow. There is no need to make unnecessary promises. The Full Moon of Feb. 18th will not be stressful or very significant. It does however mark the turning of the tide. Your energy level will start to pick up from here on through the next month.

Special Focus:

If you were born between March 18 and 20 then opportunities will slow down a little, but your excitement level will still be very high. It will be hard for you to relax or sleep. There is a need for you to start doing things in a new and innovative way. It doesn’t matter what others think. You will have a distinct need for change.

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ROBIN ARMSTRONG’S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2011 was last modified: January 30th, 2011 by Robin Armstrong

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The exact New Moon occurs on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 12:37 PM (EST), (Dec. 5, at 11:07 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “Holding Together”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net)

The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is:

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This is the Sagittarius New Moon. It is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of understanding and or misunderstanding. Which do you think predominates today? The New Moon brings a deep sensitivity to the surface. This one brings a sensitivity to misunderstandings at a time when so much is changing and so much misunderstanding and distrust is expressing itself. Jupiter also rules expansion and reaching for new horizons, but it can also be the God of overindulgence and too much joviality.

In our modern world of bitten information, we are being programmed to respond to the events in the world around us in a fearful way. Perhaps this has always been so, but right now it is at a critical level. Everyone has an opinion about what is going wrong around us and what should be done. Unfortunately many of these opinions are narrow-minded and inconsiderate of others. It must be remembered that we share planet with others. We also share responsibilities for it. If you use a telephone, a computer, a television or a car, not to mention a refrigerator, a stove, electricity or gas, then you are just as responsible as everyone else for the state of affairs in the world.

It sure is easy to point fingers, and cast blame. The question becomes, what are you prepared to do without? And what will you do then?

The Hexagram of Holding Together presents the issue well. It shows danger without and around us, and receptivity or vulnerability within. We are all affected by climate change and pollution. We are also responsible for the wars and violence on the planet. There are so many dangers without that we are being overwhelmed in our consciousness by them. This is truly a significant danger. It is so easy to point the finger and blame someone else, or some other country or race for the problems we are encountering. What if it is not correct? What if all the finger pointing just raises more fear and violence? What if we are responsible for it, simply because we are benefiting by it. How many people who own computers will go to bed hungry or in fear of their lives or their children’s lives? Who is responsible for the incredible number of species being extinguished from the planet almost daily? Is there anyone still living in touch with nature and natural ways?

It would be a wonderful thing if on this New Moon we could concentrate on not blaming anyone and sending best wishes for everyone to be able to live better and deal appropriately with the challenges in front of them. What an incredible affirmation that would be!

If what is healing for the world is a bitter pill or creates personal hardship, can it be embraced with a healthy and positive understanding?

Try to understand that everyone has vulnerabilities and help where you can. If you cannot do anything physically or financially, you can always send a prayer or chant a chant for better guidance in the world. Try to understand that everyone out there has a spirit and a heart and that there are many miraculous ways that they are experienced.

This New Moon, send out a prayer for the world. Chant for the benefit of all mankind. God is everywhere and not just on our side! Inside and outside God will prevail. There are not good and bad people. There is good behaviour and ignorant behaviour, and there are also many differing ways and cultures. Everyone puts their head down and closes their eyes to sleep, and everyone is vulnerable when we sleep. At the same time a good night’s sleep is one of the most important weapons we can use for fighting negativity and doubt, and for dealing with the world in a positive manner. Can you curb your excesses and give the world and yourself a good night’s sleep? How often can you do this?

The horoscope for this New Moon in Sagittarius reveals other challenges on our doorstep and in our world. It is a time when harsh judgments will be made that are likely insensitive to individual needs and security. Yes, of course there will be long term repercussions. So what?

Is it any reason to stop your chanting or your prayers? Is it any reason to drop all of your spiritual training and succumb to fear and darkness? Of course not! Do you dare to take a stand and make an effort to stay loving and positive, even in the face of such adversity? Depression is the mask of anger and rage. Anger is the mask of sorrow. Sorrow is the gateway to compassion. Remember that the Buddha in his seeming detachment maintained his compassion for the world.

Also in this horoscope is an indicator of sudden shocks and volatility, or the disruptive use of force. This will be an accident prone time where problems could easily escalate out of control. Will you be able to remain consistent in your spiritual practices? This is a time when holding on to your spiritual disciplines is very important and could represent the way to success. When big ways are blocked, find kindness in smaller ways.

Watch your comments and don’t cast blame. Who is living clearly enough, without guilt, and who could be worthy of casting blame. If someone was living so clearly, they would not cast blame. Even our politicians have been elected and chosen by us … at least in most of the world.

Religious principled understanding is another Sagittarian theme and here also, it is so easy to justify one’s own beliefs and put down everyone else’s. This is a big part of the problem in the world. We have so much information coming to us, one would think that our understanding would grow and become more inclusive and considerate, rather than more fanatical. The people fighting wars believe in what they are fighting for. Is there not any better way?

Keep chanting and sending prayers of light and good will. The spirit of the season is to help and encourage others. From the eyes of God there is no us and them!

Do you think that there is more God here than there? Or in a block of gold than in an ordinary pebble? This is not something to measure, but if we can align to it, this is a bright and healing light.

Whatever your spiritual discipline may be, may you hold to it and may it bring you light and guidance. I deeply respect and bow down to the God in you and in everyone. If you don’t believe in chanting, then even a moment of silence without thinking can bring a great light into life.

For me, chanting is a way of life. It gives me an easy discipline that I can maintain, and that I can always get better at, and it harms no one. I daily repeat chants for everyone I know. It is my way of staying in touch and caring.

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CHANTING HARI OM Newsletter, December 2010 was last modified: December 10th, 2010 by Robin Armstrong

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The exact New Moon occurs on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 6:31 AM (EDT), (Sept. 8, at 4:01 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “The Abysmal, Water”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net)

The I Ching hexagram that the New Moon is happening in is:

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29. THE ABYSMAL, WATER

ABOVE AND BELOW:

The abyss above and the abyss below.

Water above and water below.

Critical without and critical within.

Danger of too much analysis.

Without a change of attitude,

It will be difficult to find good helpers.

One will feel obliged to do everything oneself.

THE IMAGE:

Health and hygiene.

Danger upon danger.

Discrimination over the corners of the mouth.

Great care is needed over what goes in

and what comes out of the mouth.

Too much negativity can destroy.

To be sparing of words is helpful.

If you don’t have something good to say, don’t say it!

Concentrate on self improvement.

Danger can be diminished but not by empowering it.

Brooding will increase danger.

Good food, good drink, simple exercise, or nothing!

Set an example!

Cleanliness is close to divine.

THE JUDGEMENT:

Difficulties within, difficulties without.

Powerful position with limited resources.

Strong motivation, weak application.

Power in one’s inner depth accompanied by a lack of self discipline.

A position of authority with moderate support.

If one does not keep busy there will be trouble.

If one does not keep others busy there will be trouble.

So much to do, so little time.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

The second son to himself.

The second son is naturally discriminating.

He is critical about what he eats and about what is said.

He tends to withdraw.

He does not appreciate the criticism of others.

He is a perfectionist and senses the need for improvement.

He is vulnerable to the danger of too much discrimination.

He can be very lazy or work very hard

But he does not like to be watched

Or told what to do.

He is sensitive to matters of health and hygiene

And he does not want to get old.

He tends to be closer to the mother than the father.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:

Darkness increases and so does responsibility.

So many people. So much to do.

One cannot be perfect for everyone.

It is enough to do the best that one can

And fix what needs to be fixed.

Do not make promises. Do not voice criticism.

Strive to improve your techniques.

Do not rely on others. Do the job yourself.

One can be crippled by criticism… within and without.

Silence is golden.

Actions speak louder than words.

THE LINES

Six in the third place: (15° – 16° Virgo)

One eats when one should not

And drinks more than is appropriate.

There will be repercussions.

Respect will be lost.

The third place: 15° – 16° Virgo: 24. Return, The Turning Point

A new beginning.

One returns to face the music.

Consideration for the needs of others

Will inspire the right action.

Six in the third place:

Trouble ahead and trouble behind.

One is not prepared.

Incompetence will encourage incompetence.

Complete your own work well

Before you assess the efforts of others.

This is the Virgo New Moon. The accentuation is on criticism and difficulty in expressing emotional sincerity, hence the abysmal water. Deep feelings that cannot or will not be expressed are like water at the bottom of a deep crevice or pit. It is dangerous to try to get too close or to make fun of them. We are usually our own worst enemies. Awareness of our faults can be useful but too much concentration on them can increase them.

Do not ask yourself what is wrong. Ask yourself what is healing. It helps to be healing!

If you do not have something good to say then it is probably a good sign that silence would be appropriate.

Another good example would be playing in a band or symphony orchestra. If you lose your place or play the wrong note, you want to explain what happened and why you messed up. But nobody wants to know why you messed up! They just want you to pick up where you are now and join in properly. Don’t look back and accentuate the problems. Get into the moment and the problems will fall away.

What has happened is not as important as what you are doing now! In fact, memories are just chains that we carry around in our psyches to impose on the moment, and on anyone who comes into it. They chain us to the past and prevent us from being here, now.

If we remain stuck to our chains of thoughts and memories we will only attract darkness, worry and fear. Chanting is a tool that can help us to overcome our thoughts and break the chains on our hearts. Hari Om!

Chanting can help us to let go and get into the moment, to be here unconditionally. Imagine feeling good for no reason! The alternative is not worth considering as it will in time diminish peace and increase discontent.

When you say a name of God, God is there. It also means that you are completely in the moment as well. The more times you say the name the more God is here and the more you are too. This is a win-win situation. Chanting is a most valuable tool, especially if you are inclined to think too much, and analyze everything. Have you ever tried to not think for even a moment? Its kind of like in the first movie of Ghost Busters. When told not to think of anything, be quiet. The reply came…”Too Late!”

Actions follow thoughts. What follows silence? Can you imaging being active without thoughts or speculations? This is one of the aims of Tai Chi. Thoughts disturb silent action and peace. Control of the breath can bring about control of the mind, but this way can be difficult. It takes a lot of time and effort. Chanting is another way to control one’s thoughts. The more one thinks, the louder one should chant. Get into it. Get into the moment.

Chanting can be done silently in the mind, or by humming it, or by chanting out loud. But it is suggested that chanting should be out loud until it is so familiar that it can be maintained mentally without stopping.

Chanting allows one’s psyche to be cleansed. It is truly a healing process.

If we add light and love into our life even by chanting for a few minutes each day, we will before long change how we remember yesterday. If this is continued for several months, most diseases could be healed, and our inherent innocence and wonder restored.

Chanting on a New Moon is especially auspicious as it is a moment of new beginnings. The old is gone. The seed of the new germinates. It is a pretty good idea to plant a few heartfelt seeds of chanting at the time of the New Moon, or even close to it, like on the same day. Are you even interested in healing yourself? Are you interested in removing the chains of thoughts that keep us in darkness, despair and poor health? What have you got to lose? Hari Om!

This New Moon is the first somewhat positive New Moon in many months. We have survived in spite of the doubts and fears! Mercury is retrograde however and there is a tendency for poor communications and misunderstood thoughts. This can be solved remarkably by chanting and getting into the moment. It removes the very thoughts that cause the problems. Chanting allows us to learn to communicate emotionally without words! Imagine that! Hari Om!

Every little bit of work we do on enlightening or healing ourselves, sends a wonderful light out to everyone we encounter.

You want to go but your will have to stop. You want to take the initiative and expand but you will have to wait! Your timing is off. Your choices will be impaired until mid month. During the last half of the month you will be able to make positive progress, and yet some patience must be advised. Do not underestimate the authority of others.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be an uneventful one as far as New Moons go, but you will need to tolerate the fussiness of others. The Full Moon of Sep. 23th will be a stressful one that will bring conflicts and contradictions to the surface.

Special Focus:

The pressure is still on those Aries born between March 21 and 26. It will be difficult for you to live up to the expectations of others and for them to live up to yours. It will certainly seem as if the system is working against you. Don’t over-react! Bide your time. Success is possible in small matters!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21

There will be smooth sailing for the first half of the month and irritation for the last half. Make the most of the first half of the month. If you have something to say get it said. You will be more impatient and easy to anger in the last two weeks. The tide is turning. You will have to adjust and back off without complaining from the 15th on.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a positive one. Your communications will be well received. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be relatively uneventful, however you will be prone to disagreements over matters of taste and style.

Special Focus:

If you were born between May 17 and 21, the fog will continue. It remains difficult to see any clear direction. Avoid big schemes and dreams. Keep things simple and try to take walks in nature and beside water. Give help! Don’t ask for it!

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:

Communications and decision making will be problematic all month. You are inclined to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Be direct and your initiatives will meet with a positive response for the first half of the month. By mid-month you will start to be restless and impatient. Control your tongue and most of your problems will be solved.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a stressful one. Criticism will surface at every turn. Silence is golden. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a positive one. You can start smiling now. The tide has turned!

Special Focus:

If you were born between June 19 and 21, then these will be restless and sleepless times. Your priorities are shifting radically. You need to let go of the past and move on. Don’t throw good energy after bad. Don’t get rigid! Be prepared to scramble…. Something you can do well!

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:

One step forward two steps back! For every complaint you make there will be more than one person in opposition. The first half of this month your tolerance will be low and your frustrations will be high. Control your responses until after the 14th and then you will find more positive support coming your way.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a positive one as long as you are able to control your temper and stay calm. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a stressful one. Timing will be off. Don’t trust your instincts.

Special Focus:

The pressure will continue on those Cancers born between June 21 and 26. Your confidence is threatened. Keep silent! Direct confrontations will work against you. Don’t look for sympathy. Be grateful for anyone who is truthful!

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:

If you have something you want to do, get it done in the first half of the month while the going is good. If you are assertive in the last half of the month you will encounter much opposition. Stress levels and the amount of effort demanded of you will increase in the last half of the month. Don’t blame others, just work harder!

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be an easy one. Smooth moves will gain appreciation. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a positive one for you but you will have to maintain a sense of courtesy towards others. Expect some delays.

Special Focus:

If you were born between August 19 and 23 confusion will continue. You need to cultivate self reliance and avoid depending on others. If you accept or encourage bad company, you will have great difficulty getting rid of them. One simple rule should help, “No promises!”

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:

Powerful communications prevail with little or no resistance. This is your month to get your ideas out and to put them in motion. You will be heard and make easy progress. This is a good time to plot out your investment strategy. Personal financial decisions are likely to be positive ones. You charisma will improve as the month evolves.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be the most powerful and impressionable one of the year. Take a few minutes out for silent reflection! The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be an uneventful one. Charisma is high and the traffic lights ahead of you are all green!

Special Focus:

If you were born on September 22 or 23rd anxieties seem to come back and threaten your stability. You haven’t quite let go. This is a better time for ending things that for starting things. Get rid of or let go of whatever is upsetting you. Prepare to make a new start!

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:

The Force will remain with you for the first half of the month. This is the time to make your moves and set your goals in motion. A little more diplomacy will be required of you in the last half of the month. Still it is a positive month all around. Accentuate the positive and so will the people around you!

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be an unstressfull one for Libras. Take the uinitiative!. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will bring contradictions to the surface. Sudden impulses could precipitate losses and let downs.

Special Focus:

Those Librans born in September will feel some anxiety is lifting, even if only temporarily. You have some room to take control and make progress in a new direction. Still it would be wise to secure foundations rather than risk them. Be content with moderate steps!

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:

Communications are highlighted all month. Still it would be better for you to hold back a little and wait for the wave of momentum to build. By mid month the Force will be with you and you can set what you want in motion. In the last two weeks of the month your charisma and sex appeal will be very high!

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a positive one. An excellent time for networking or making your point. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a positive one. Charisma will be high. A smile will accomplish wonders!

Special Focus:

If you were born between November 9 and 14, then this is a month of unstable opportunities. This is not a good time to take risks. It would be much better for you to maintain responsibilities and keep cool. Don’t magnify the worries or they will increase. Work hard and problems will be lessened.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:

This will be a foot-in-mouth month for many Sagittarians. Disagreements and miscommunications are likely. The more you try to explain, the worse it will get. The good news is that if you simply take the initiative, without talking, and put your intentions into action, then appreciation and positive rewards will come your way.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a stressful one for Sagittarians. Keep criticism to yourself! The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a positive one. Go with the flow!

Special Focus:

If you were born between December 20 and 22, then you can expect sudden changes to your plans. Let go of unreliable people! Someone is likely to return and cause anxiety. Move out of the way. There is no need to get worked up about this. Just let go!

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:

You will be inclined to make poor choices this month and the quality of your life could be challenged. The more impatient and irritated you get, the more will be the likelihood of costly mistakes. Little good comes out of anger. Trust your mind over your impulses and desires and you will fare well.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a positive one. Your wits will be wide awake and good deals are probable, but you must not rush things. Be patient! The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be a stressful one. Keep busy and don’t mediate family hassles.

Special Focus:

The pressure continues to weigh on those Capricorns born in December. Timing is everything! Don’t rush. If something comes too easily it will cost you. If you have to work extra hard for it, then it will in time pay off. It would also be wise for you to maintain your principles rather than compromise them.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:

Throughout the first half of the month you will have good luck, but in the second half you will not! Your charisma and friendliness will start out strong but by midmonth it will begin to wane. In the last half of the month you can expect obstacles and delays to arise. Don’t complain! Give yourself extra time to get things done and be careful driving.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a relatively uneventful one. You might find it difficult to complete things properly. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be positive but you will need to avoid confrontations and conflicts.

Special Focus:

Aquarians born between January 20 and 23 can expect new opportunities to surface. They will probably come to you by someone else’s default. Embrace the change and take the opportunity even though it will require a commitment of time and effort on your part.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:

Your timing will be off this month and it will be in your best interest to avoid making big investment decisions. If you talk about your problems you will increase them. As the month progresses you will find the momentum turning in your favour. Go with it, but don’t try to explain. Affirmations will prove more valuable than criticisms.

The New Moon of Sep. 8th will be a stressful one. Don’t trust your instincts. The Full Moon of Sep. 23rd will be relatively uneventful. Enjoy yourself. Go with the flow!.

Special Focus:

If you were born between March 18 and 20th impatience will return. Opportunity still smiles on you but you have to make the move to make it happen. Trust in moments of spontaneous initiative and creativity. Go with the excitement rather than against it!

Robin’s predictions are meant for entertainment and insight. Any serious decision made by astrology requires a full personalized horoscope to be calculated and studied.

For a personal consultation with Robin Armstrong, or to inquire about his School of Astrology or speaking engagements, or to be put on his email list, email Robin at info@thewakingdream.net or phone (905) 841-8565, or visit the website at www.thewakingdream.net.

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The exact New Moon occurs on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:08 PM (EDT), (May 14, at

6:36 AM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “The Taming Power of the Great”.

Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below. (Can be ordered online at www.thewakingdream.net)

First is the hexagram that the New Moon is happening in.

26. TAMING POWER OF THE GREAT

ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, heaven below.
The heavenly mountain.
One cannot reach the kingdom of heaven by force.
To be firm in what is right
And patient about receiving benefits
Is appropriate.
Do not speak until you are spoken to.

THE IMAGE:
The mountain causes one to delay.
To force the moment is folly.
To cross the great water is fortunate.
Be patient.
Be prepared.
Rest before you start.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Restraint without, creativity within.
One does not overstep the limits of one’s position.
One maintains restraint.
One pauses before one starts.
One breathes in and pauses before one breathes out.
One thinks before one speaks.
There is no music without restraint.
To gain quality one must limit quantity.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the third son.
The father is firm. The third son is patient.
The father is creative. The third son shows restraint.
The father talks freely.
The third son has a measured approach
And is selective in what he says.
The father learns not to force his way on the third son.
He must make a quiet approach.
If he laughs too loud or is insensitive,
The third son will not respond.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS (Pentans):

The effects of light are increasing.
The power of warmth ascends.
There is much to be happy about.
Life is good.
Some restraint is in order.
Hasty and insensitive words can spoil the day.

Now we look at the line of the hexagram or degree that the New Moon is happening in.

THE LINES

Nine in the first place: (23° – 24° Taurus)
The first step is taken.
A noise is made.
One’s effect is limited.
One cannot turn back.
If one’s action is selfish
There will be humiliation and damages.

The first place: 23° – 24° Taurus: 22. Grace
Standing on hot coals
One must be graceful.
One rests in clarity but must restrain one’s words.

Nine in the first place:
One action is worth a thousand words.
One begins strong and powerful.
It would be wise to conserve some energy for later.
There is no need to announce what one is doing.

In the face of delays and setbacks, it becomes ever more important to think positively. Affirmative action can overcome great setbacks and it inspires confidence in others. Much is happening that will cause delays and inconvenience in the world. The challenge here is to not lose your centre and to avoid getting caught in negative projections. Inner peace will bring joy and contentment. Outer worries will not! Even when it seems that something horrible has happened it becomes important to realize that nothing happens without God. It is just as hard to accept disease, poverty and war! No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should! Problems arise and in time awareness is raised and solutions are found. Do not let the news, disturb or diminish your faith!

This is a big challenge! Chanting is a way to diminish mental worries and increase inner happiness. Which voice is the more important one for you?

This brings to mind an old Cherokee teaching that was included in this newsletter six months ago:

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy, “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves…it’s a fight to the death! One is evil — he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.

The other is good — he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.””

And then he said: “This same fight is going on inside you –and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed!”

Chanting helps to keep the thoughts clear and clean. It cleans the psyche filtering out negative vibrations and doubts. This is the New Moon in Taurus. It is impressed with the beauty of Spring. This is a very physical and material time when personal comforts and desires come to the surface. The passions and pleasures of Spring are in full bloom. The seasons, however, do change in time. Taurus is ruled by Venus the planet of attraction and repulsion. Either one has what one wants or one is likely complaining about it.

This is a materialistic New Moon, however, it is also filled with a need for appreciation and rewards. A special value of chanting now, is that it can reach our deepest emotional values. True love will be deeply appreciated. Love is its own reward! It is useful to remember that all that glitters is not gold, and love is usually experienced through giving more than receiving!

There are a lot of temptations involved with this Taurus New Moon; circumstances that can pull you away from your true inner worth. There is also a messianic tendency to convince oneself that one can do anything and get away with it.

Truly this is a New Moon that cries out for stillness and calm, rather than aggression and anger. “Go placidly amidst the noise and haste…..” Keeping the inner light lit is the higher challenge. It is not about having things, but rather about improving one’s capacity for experiencing heartfelt feelings. Unconditional emotions! Imaging feeling happy for no reason! There are many harsh realities out in the world. That does not mean that it is justified to throw away courtesy and respect. Very little good can come out of anger. This is a time to send goodwill to others and to the world at large!
Try to make some time to stay in the moment, … with heartfelt sincerity.

Take some time to plant seeds of heart felt sincerity. It will change the quality of your memories tomorrow. Chanting on the New Moon gives extra power to the chant, as it is the seed moment of the month when the past (Moon-Krishna) and the future (Sun-Rama) embrace each other. Bring your sensitivity to God into the moment. Really, into every moment!

Chanting on the New Moon will purify your psyche and give reinforcement to your inner feelings and faith. Enjoy it!

ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:
Charisma and sex appeal remain high for most Aries this month. Your ability to attract what you want will be strongest during the first half of the month. You will become more wasteful or overindulgent as the month evolves. Fortunately you will be able to burn off the extra calories with ease.
The New Moon of May 13th will be a relatively uneventful one. The Full Moon May 27th will be a positive one. Networking and communications will be highlighted. Try to stick to just one dessert!

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21
You will be very perceptive this month but at the same time you will be impatient and easily irritated. Avoid expressions of sarcasm and maintain a sense of courtesy even if, especially if you are upset. Quick thinking will win the day. Financial circumstances are likely to improve. Be prepared to make an appropriate effort.
The New Moon of May 13th will be an intense but important one. Strong feelings will surface. Trust your instincts and don’t make promises. The Full Moon May 27th will be an insignificant one for you. Self reliance will be a good standard to hold to.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:
Your charisma will be high this month and you will be able to attract what you desire as long as you don’t think or talk about it! Be spontaneous in your actions but keep the jaw still. Those who are in a position of authority will misinterpret your seeming humour and this could adversely affect your long term stability.
The New Moon of May 13th will be a relatively uneventful one. The Full Moon May 27th will bring contradictory energies. The good and the bad will arise. Choose well.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:
Be patient! Timing is everything. With a little restraint on your part and a good choice of words, you will attract good fortune and the company of those who could beneficial to you. There is no need to be desperate. Don’t force issues. Let them mature. The end of the month will pay off more than the beginning.
The New Moon of May 13th will be a positive one. Express compliments and silence worries. The Full Moon May 27th will be an uneventful one. Smile and the world will smile with you.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:
For every action there will be an opposite reaction. Any expression of arrogance will attract thought of contempt. This is a good month to avoid arguments. The less people mind your business and the less you mind theirs, the better off you will be. Dramatic reactions will create aversion and scorn!
The New Moon of May 13th will be a difficult one. The force is with you nut the choices are not! The Full Moon May 27th will be a positive one but you will need to be discriminating when temptations come your way.

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:
Too much of a good thing will spoil it, too little will cause envy. This month you are supposed to follow your own ideas and keep busy. It would be better for you if you were a little hungry rather than over-satisfied. If you run into delays or complications, don’t complain. Try to maintain a sense of courtesy.
The New Moon of May 13th will be a positive one for most Virgos. Trust your instincts. Express yourself. The Full Moon May 27th will be a stressful one. Mind your own business and do not react or spread gossip. Just take care of your own responsibilities..

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:
You need to keep active and take advantage of the opportunities while the going is still good. Your powers of charm and seduction will be at their best in the first half of the month. The quality of your choices will suffer in the last half. Be careful what you ask for. Really, just avoid overindulging. Share your ideas and you will be welcome wherever you are.
The New Moon of May 13th will be an uneventful and easy one. Take it easy. Go with the flow! The Full Moon May 27th will be a positive and easy one. There will be little or no resistance.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:
The best laid plans of mice and men can easily go astray or get confused. Your tendency will be to rush things. Impatience will cause accidents and arguments. Don’t force things and try to avoid situations where you are having to wait for someone. When delayed, try to be polite. Drive a little slower than you usually do!
The New Moon of May 13th will be a stressful one. No one will seem reliable. Its hard to find good help, so be prepared to do things yourself. The Full Moon May 27th will be easier. Still you have to keep your thoughts to yourself and avoid arguments.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:
You will succeed through spontaneous initiative and action. You will lose through too much indulgence. This is basically a good month for you but you are inclined to make poor choices and waste money, especially during the first half of the month. Do what you are inspired to do but try not to spend more money than you have.
The New Moon of May 13th will be an uneventful one. Actions will speak louder than words. The Full Moon May 27th will be a contradictory one. Trust your instincts and move away from adversity if it arises.

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:
Keep your cool. Hold steady. There is a tendency to go out on tangents and not complete things. If you can avoid this, then you will find benefits at every turn. Keep thing simple. Just get rid of or ignore complicated options. Be courteous and take time to listen to others. They will like and respect you for it.
The New Moon of May 13th will be a positive one. Your powers of persuasion will be highlighted. The Full Moon May 27th will be relatively uneventful. Control your finances and your indulgences.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:
You are inclined to be working too hard and easily disturbed. By the time you find yourself snapping at others, it will be time to take a break and get a good night’s sleep. If you have to force something or someone, then it is probably not worth it. Take a couple of deep breaths, let go and relax!
The New Moon of May 13th will be a difficult one. Don’t talk about what you want or even explain why. The Full Moon May 27th will be a positive one. Trust your instincts more than your thoughts!

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:
A little restraint will go a long way. There is no music without a few pauses between the notes. Communications are highlighted in your favour. You will find more satisfaction in the last half of the month than the first half. First will come good ideas then positive expressions, and then the benefits will show.
The New Moon of May 13th will also be a positive one. Trust your instincts. Good vibrations! The Full Moon May 27th will be a stressful one. You will tend to be scattered and easily disoriented. Don’t embellish or make promises.

Robin’s predictions are meant for entertainment and insight. Any serious decision made by astrology requires a full personalized horoscope to be calculated and studied.

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ARIES: MAR. 21 to APR. 20:
Smooth sailing for most Aries this month. Obstacles seem to have fallen away. There is no need to get worked up about long term concerns. It is more important that you live dynamically and vibrantly in the moment. Good vibrations will create good vibrations. Be a spontaneous force for good!
The New Moon of April 14th will be the most powerful and impressionable one of the year for you. Take a deep breath and go for it! The Full Moon April 28th will be a positive one. The stress around you will not adversely affect you.

TAURUS: APR. 20: to MAY 21
You will accomplish more by charm this month than you will by force. Try not to complain or you will increase adversity. You biggest challenge will be patience. Take your time. Allow extra time to get places and you can expect mechanical problems or delays. It is not the end of the world. Be courteous especially when under stress.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a stressful one. Don’t complain or argue! Strive to be humble! The Full Moon April 28th will be another difficult one for you. No good will come out of anger. Slow down.

GEMINI: MAY 21 to JUNE 21:
The lines are drawn clearly. If you can avoid confrontations with authority then you will be able to laugh your way through this month. Good cheer will inspire others and open hearts and doorways. Don’t worry! Be Happy! Smile and the world will smile with you. Trust your instincts and you will do well.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a positive one. Don’t get pulled into other people’s problems. The Full Moon April 28th will also be a positive one. You will be prone to exaggerate and stretch the truth. Be content.

CANCER: JUNE 21 to JULY 23:
April will start out a somewhat pressured and restless, but your circumstances will improve steadily as the month evolves. Using charm and wit you will get people to appreciate and support your point of view. If you want something, you simply have to ask nicely for it and your odds of success will improve dramatically.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a stressful one. Contradictory energies prevail. Do not indulge or even trust your instincts! The Full Moon April 28th will be a very positive one. Sympathetic communication is highlighted. Feed people and their contentiousness will subside.

LEO: JULY 23 to AUG. 23:
This month Leos will experience good energy and their initiatives will likely succeed. The main problem is that your ability to make good choices is impaired. This can make you lazy and put on the weight. It can also lead to championing wrong causes and aligning incorrectly with others. A better month for putting out than for receiving.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a positive one. Just don’t try to explain! The Full Moon April 28th will be a stressful one. Poor communications prevail. High risk of mechanical problems or speeding tickets .

VIRGO: AUG. 23 to SEP. 23:
A new personal outlook is dawning. Charm and good communications will win the day, and the month. If you can maintain your calm, you will attract many rewards. You will attract the resources you need and want. People will appreciate you. There is no need to exaggerate or over embellish. Just whistle while you work!
The New Moon of April 14th will be an easy one for most Virgos. Accentuate the positive and move away from arguments. The Full Moon April 28th will be a significantly positive one. Good vibrations abound.

LIBRA: SEPT. 23 to OCT. 23:
If you hesitate you will lose. Indecision will breed contention. This April you are better off not talking about things, just do them spontaneously. If you have to ask, it probably isn’t worth doing. Be direct! Simple initiative on your part will gain momentum and win the day. Seize the moment! And enjoy it!
The New Moon of April 14th will be a difficult one. Don’t trust your instincts. The Full Moon April 28th will be a relatively easy one. There will be little or no resistance.

SCORPIO: OCT. 23 to NOV. 22:
This will be a month of poor timing and poor choices. The little things will seem to get on your nerves. Make an effort to keep your temper controlled and strive to be courteous. The more you complain, the more your frustration will increase. Stay cool. Let it go! Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Try to forgive and forget.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a stressful one. Avoid gossip and small talk. Silence is golden. The Full Moon April 28th will bring contradictory energies to the surface. Your will feel strongly about things, but it will be hard to find appreciative ears.

SAGITTARIUS: NOV. 22 to DEC. 22:
Be spontaneous and much will get done. Don’t expect others to understand. You are prone to exaggerate. Don’t try to explain. It is enough to keep the positive output going. Keep aloof from unworthy influences and they will not be able to complicate your life. This is a positive month for you. Enjoy it!
The New Moon of April 14th will be a positive one. Get physical and get out of the house. Spring is here! The Full Moon April 28th will be a relatively inconsequential one. You will be prone to making poor choices and wasting money..

CAPRICORN: DEC. 22 to JAN. 20:
Just relax! The more content you are, the more benefits you will attract. Your persuasive powers will shine but your patience will be tested, especially during the first half of the month. A little courtesy and style will go as long way. If you are going out to eat, go somewhere nice. You will win more with a smile than a frown.
The New Moon of April 14th will be a stressful one. Take your time. Don’t rush! The Full Moon April 28th will be a positive one. This is good for business and making lucrative connections.

AQUARIUS: JAN. 20 to FEB. 19:
Your energy level will continue to be low and your sense of timing will be off. Keep well rested and much will be over come. Drive carefully and give yourself extra time to get places. Be patient and don’t complain or adversity will increase. A fool and his or her money will soon be parted. Avoid impulse buying!
The New Moon of April 14th will be a positive one. Avoid arguments. The Full Moon April 28th will be a very stressful one. Slow down and back off a little. Stay cool!.

PISCES: FEB. 19 to MAR. 20:
Fortune continues to smile on you. New adventures are encouraged. Opportunities surround you. Reach out and make them happen. You will not encounter much resistance this month so take advantage of it. You are on a roll. Keep rolling! A sense of optimism on your part will inspire those around you.
The New Moon of April 14th will also be an easy one. Good company. No big hassles. The Full Moon April 28th will be a very positive one. Get out there and make the most of it., Trust your instincts.

Robin’s predictions are meant for entertainment and insight. Any serious decision made by astrology requires a full personalized horoscope to be calculated and studied.

For a personal consultation with Robin Armstrong, or to inquire about his School of Astrology or speaking engagements, or to be put on his email list, email Robin at info@thewakingdream.net or phone (905) 841-8565, or visit the website at www.thewakingdream.net.

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ROBIN ARMSTRONG'S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS FOR APRIL 2010: was last modified: April 7th, 2010 by Robin Armstrong

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The exact New Moon occurs on Friday, Feb 13, at 9:53 PM, EST (Feb 14, at 8:23 AM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “After Completion (Appropriateness)”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below.

First is the hexagram that the New Moon is happening in.

AFTER COMPLETION (APPROPRIATENESS):

ABOVE AND BELOW:
Water above, fire below.
Storm clouds above, lightning below.
The danger can be seen.
There is a right way and a wrong way.
One can find the correct way to solve problems.
Discrimination without and clarity within.

THE IMAGE:
The danger is passing.
It continues to snow.
The way is becoming clear.
Movement is appropriate.

THE JUDGEMENT:
One’s behaviour does not deviate.
Not a movement out of order.
Not a pause without composure.
What appears simple is difficult to achieve.
What appears difficult will be easily dealt with.
One meets criticism with praise, and praise with criticism.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second daughter to the second son.
Optimistic clarity meets doubtful brooding.
She understands his difficulties
And knows the right way to approach him.
She is closer to the father.
He is closer to the mother.
Her light reaches into his darkness.
It will have a good effect.
His criticism will be softened or diminished.
There will be insightful dialogue.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS

A time of balance.
There is a storm without and warmth within.
The storm will not last.
One prepares for when the sky will clear.
One is considerate
And works to improve the circumstances of others.

THE LINES

Nine in the fifth place: (25° – 26° Aquarius)
Decisive initiative.
One acts to reward the worthy
And to educate the unworthy.

The fifth place: 25° – 26° Aquarius: 40. Deliverance
Movement out of the abyss.
Loud noises will scare away thieves.
One works to improve difficulties.

Nine in the fifth place:
In a position of authority
One must face many obstacles
And do what is unpleasant.
One is firm and keeps the welfare of others in heart.
No blame.

This hexagram has tremendous significance at this time. Above is dangerous water, below is the fire of clarity. This implies difficult work without and light and clarity within. In the traditional I Ching interpretations this can refer to the dangerous (abyss) use of arms and weapons (Fire).

In the affairs of the world after the dangerous disruptions and earthquakes in Haiti America moved its military in to secure the country and administer aid. While significant humanitarian assistance is one of the primary aims (How to complete repairs and restore order after the earthquake has completed its damage), there are also other fascinating implications. The image fire beneath the dangerous water opens us to another consideration. Along earthquake fault lines like the one in Haiti, are usually great reserves of oil rising from beneath the tectonic plates. Haiti is potentially sitting on one of the greatest oil reserves in the world. If this is so, it will change the course of history. It would imply that the world is not at or even near the end of its oils reserves!
Clarity within and danger without. A new outlook for the progress of the world surfaces that would allow oil based equipment to continue for many years to come. It also leaves us with a greater sense of danger to the waters of life and the environment. If true, will it compromise the implications of the green agenda? What will happen after the initial phase of food, water and medical care is completed?
This is only mentioned here because of the corresponding implications of this hexagram: After Completion.

On a spiritual level, this hexagram implies that one must maintain clarity within and right discrimination without. In other words don’t let the outer darkness stifle your inner light. God is within and God is without! Can there be anywhere that God is not?
While this is true, the focus still must be on the work that allows us to maintain our inner light. Without the inner light, how can we see the workings of God in this world of danger and darkness?

The special implications of this hexagram are that it is the harmonious relationship of the water above to the fire below that is implied, for example as in cooking. Also within this hexagram all the lines are in their appropriate places: solid lines in odd places and broken lines in even places implying a most harmonious and appropriate interaction.
Can we keep our hearts in tact within the abyss of the outer world? This hexagram suggests that it is possible and that this is a very special time where such a balance of perception and action can be achieved.

How do we maintain such a balance without being swayed into deviation?
This comes back to some of the most valuable insight of the Age of Kali (Kali Yuga). This is the age of argument, darkness and weak characters. It is said that in this age of darkness the most secure if not only way to obtain enlightenment is through chanting and repeating God’s name. There are of course many different names in many different languages.

What is implied is that through repeating God’s name we keep our memory of God alive in the present moment and while we do this, the outer darkness is diminished. If everyone could do this for themselves in their own way, what a wonderful world it would be. If maintained for any significant amount of time, it would probably bring about the return of the Golden Age of Love and Light.

When you chant or repeat a name of God, God is there. It’s that simple. When you don’t what are you doing? This can be done out loud or silently. What matters is realizing that it makes a big difference! If the light in the world is to be maintained, it has to start from within each of us by our own will and intent.

New Moon’s represent seed moments in the Sun Moon cycle. In astrology the Moon refers to memories and the past, while the Sun refers to hopes, aspirations and the future. When these two come together in the cycle, then unite for a moment beyond time. The past and the present come together in the present moment. If we can be God conscious and prayerful at such a moment a tremendous affirmation of one’s inner presence can and does occur.
The them of After Completion leaves us with the idea…… if after the completion of sadhana or spiritual development, you become God inspired or enlightened, how would you live and what would you do then? Why would you not do this now?

Chanting on a New Moon is a most auspicious time. Great benefits will result. If one is outwardly discriminating and inwardly focused one become receptive to great visions, inner wisdom and heartfelt emotion. This would certainly be a good completion and a good beginning.

The challenge of completion of the Mayan Calendar is more about how renewal will come and with how much inner quality and light.

In the horoscope of this New Moon, Mercury opposes Mars. This encourages quick decisions, harsh judgements and aggressive actions. The yoga, or challenge for this aspect is to calm the thoughts. Use your outer insights as fuel to search for the inner understanding. Chanting at this New Moon will bring a beneficial sense of calm and peace. Oh Joy to the world!
You can chant on your own, walking down a street, while you are working, or even while making dinner. It puts inner light in all that you do. This is not a hard sell. Have you the wits to see the healing nature of this process? If you see it and do nothing, who are you?

Also in this New Moon horoscope is a conjunction of the Sun and Moon with Neptune. This allows for the potential of great vision and the experience of great dedication and devotion. In the world this can be confusing, but in one’s inner world this borders on rapturous. Being in Aquarius a further focus is on knowledge. What is spiritual knowledge? In the Vedas it is said that the only knowledge is that God is. Anything else is less than knowledge.

This is a time when great inner visions and true spiritual knowledge can shine and manifest. Chanting on this New Moon will increase your inner vibrations and your receptiveness to love and God.

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The exact New Moon occurs on Friday, Jan 15, at 2:12 AM, EST (Jan 15, at 12:42 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram “The Arousing Force”. Included below are the relevant interpretation segments of the hexagram from my ebook The I Ching: The Sequence of Change, An Astrological Perspective. Relevant portions of the text are listed below.

First is the hexagram that the New Moon Eclipse is happening in.

51. THE AROUSING FORCE, SHOCK

ABOVE AND BELOW:
Thunder above, thunder below.
Movement in the heavens.
Movement on the earth.
Excitement on all sides.
Sudden change is eminent.
Everyone will be shocked.

THE IMAGE:
Movement in darkness!
Movement in darkness!
Thoughts in action.
Sound has power.
There is no time to rest.
The arousing force rules the day.

THE JUDGEMENT:
Sudden movement without and within.
There are dangerous implications.
One must seize the moment
And move quickly and decisively.
To hesitate will increase obstructions.
One must rely on the element of surprise.
Success will depend on how well prepared one is.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The first son to himself.
There is no one to compare to.
He has to find out what he is capable of.
He looks for the mountain to climb.
He runs into obstructions.
Others are shocked. Still he will climb.
It would be worse, if there was nothing to do.
Rules were made to be challenged.
If he never tries, he will never know.

ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
Strategic initiative, without consideration of the effect on others,
Will cause some shock
But will fall short of achieving the expected result.
There is no need to arouse
More trouble than one can cope with.
Minimize expectations and dependencies.
Be simple but direct.
Cast no blame!

(Next is the specific line of the hexagram that the New Moon Eclipse is happening in. This section is gives more details or specifics which will work out within the above main considerations in the hexagram.)

THE LINES

Six in the second place: (25° – 26° Capricorn)
Receptive to change.
The rumble of thunder causes shock.
Obstacles present themselves.
Do not accentuate the negative.
Be patient. A way will open.

The second place: 25° – 26° Capricorn: 37. The Family, The Clan
A little kindness will go a long way.
No one should go hungry.
Listen to the words of others.
Give consideration to strangers.

Six in the second place:
Great instability.
One senses danger
But it is not appropriate to move.
One must be patient and say nothing.
If something or someone is yours,
They will return on their own.

If one can put a name of God or chant in ones consciousness it could have unexpected results. This would be far better than putting negative thoughts, worries, anger or criticisms out. Actions will quickly follow thoughts. If your thoughts are not good, keep silent and consider chanting!.

Chanting on a New Moon Eclipse is exceedingly more powerful than at other times. It is a most poignant seed moment. There is a big difference between fertile seeds and weeds in a garden. How much more so in the field of one’s mind and subsequent actions? What you put out will come back. Is it really worth putting out fear or anger? Silence within is tremendously potent in that it prevents much clutter and discord from manifesting.

If you are trying to set something in motion or make an impression, one would be wise to consider if it was healing or not, peaceful or not, loving or not!
Who is responsible for what you put out into the world. Who is responsible for the thoughts that come into your mind? It is on this very issue that chanting shines brightly. The very purpose of chanting is to put a name of God where other thoughts were; to put light in the darkness. If one can do this, then a great improvement in one’s effectiveness will quickly follow.

Just consider the difference. What will grow if you hold dark, angry or narrow thoughts within? What will grow if you have light within instead. This is a no-brainer! So why aren’t you chanting or even praying?

In the horoscope of this New Moon Eclipse, a harsh reality check is implied. Mercury conjuncts Pluto squared by Saturn. Having to look truthfully is implied. In worldly affairs we are likely to have frightening insights of what is really going on. We will be challenged not to react out of fear or to increase the amount of fear around us. Can there be truth without fear? Can there be love without truth?

This eclipse also occurs in direct conjunction to Venus. It challenges personal values and one’s sense of self worth. Spiritually the work here is to maintain one’s inner light and prevent darkness from eclipsing our values of love and God. It will be too easy to slip into selfishness and greed. If someone is hungry, feed them.

This New Moon Eclipse is in Capricorn with three other planets. Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn. Saturn is calling for restraint, and patience. Are you listening? Can you hear a name of God within? Or is there too much noise around you? A little self discipline and effort to chant across the eclipse will work wonders. The most important time to be chanting is from an hour before to an hour after the exact eclipse.

When eclipses cause darkness in the world around us, it is our duty to make an extra effort to keep the light within burning brightly. If we can do so in the midst of our daily challenges and attachments, then we will receive a great affirmation for our spiritual sadhana or development. Faith and heartfelt feeling will grow.

This is a most powerful time to chant a name of God with as much feeling and sincerity as possible. It becomes possible to see immediate effects. Sharing, singing and chanting will counter selfish vibrations.

PS. If you want to read older New Moon newsletters they are on line at
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For a personal consultation with Robin Armstrong, or to inquire about his School of Astrology or speaking engagements, or to be put on his email list, email Robin at info@thewakingdream.net or phone (905) 841-8565, or visit the website at www.thewakingdream.net.

Every month 3 lucky winners will be chosen from Robin’s email list. The prize this month is a thirty page interpretation of your horoscope. For a chance to win send an email to Robin. Once you are on the list you will be eligible win every month.

RASA: The Robin Armstrong School of Astrology – Correspondence Course:
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Level One: The Foundations of Astrology is now available as mp3s on a dvd and the cost is only $50. for December 2009 and January 2010
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RASA Complete Curriculum on mp3s – ten levels – (previously on 325 CDs) now on sale for $1000.

Chanting on Solar Eclipse Jan 15, 2010 was last modified: January 20th, 2010 by Robin Armstrong

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